Best Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo Self Empty
Vacuum and mop combos make it easier for you to take the guesswork out of cleaning hard floors. These machines are perfect for quick cleaning between deep vacuuming.
Roborock S7 Max Ultra is a great option for those who prefer to mop without touching the machine. Its base looks bulky, but it's not unattractive. It also holds large water tanks to store both clean and dirty water.
iRobot Combo j7+
The Combo j7+ takes the great Roomba J7 vacuum and puts on a wet mopping function. The smart robot cleans up sticky messes and spills while avoiding obstacles, and then returns to its dock at the conclusion of its cleaning cycle. This robot is perfect for homes with hardwood floors and can be used to clean rugs tiles, tiles or tiles with mixed surfaces.
The Combo j7+, just like all Roomba models, is a pro at sucking up dirt. Its intelligent navigation is supported by iRobot OS technology and PrecisionVision which allows the robot to identify common objects that are in its path, such as pet waste or cords, and stay clear of them completely. The iRobot Combo j7+ can even avoid furniture, such as tall chairs with backs, which could trap the robot underneath them.
When the iRobot Combo j7+ detects that it is on a surface that needs to be cleaned it raises its arm and swivels a mopping pad underneath it. It's a highly simple system that worked great during my testing. However, I discovered that it was unable to completely remove water-based liquids like juice or wine. The mopping pad is washed and reusable.
The camera on the front of the iRobot Combo is also useful. It can identify hazards such as power cords and pet waste, and stay clear of them to ensure thorough cleaning. This feature is more effective than the cameras on most other robot vacuums, as they tend to get caught up in things like rug tassels. It is worth noting, however, that the iRobot Combo ju7+'s front camera is prone to blind spots, and can miss certain objects.
The iRobot Combo ju7+ is expensive, however it performs well enough to justify its price. It has a very high satisfaction rating and customers love its clever features. It's worth looking into alternatives, such as the Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni. It's less expensive than iRobot Combo h7+, and it responds to voice commands with no need for third-party integration. It can also mop and vacuum in one go. It also has a huge water tank and its mopping pad is self-cleaning.
Miele Scout RX3 Home Vision
The Scout RX3 Home Vision is an all-in-one robot vacuum and mop combo that comes with the features you'd expect from a premium brand. You can remotely monitor the home through its camera and you can even watch it in action on the app. (Although the app does not offer the same high-resolution images like the camera).
The mops are ideal for cleaning tile or wood, as well as taking care of dirt, and pet hair. They also feature effective obstacle avoidance, which doesn't push small and light objects, such as socks or toys, around the floor. It's among the best mopping robots we've ever tested. It comes with a magnet strip that can be used to block off areas where the robot isn't able to reach, such as rooms with lots of cables.
However, the robot falls short of other features of its kind. The mops are excellent, but their maximum run-time of 60 minutes is lower than we'd like have in a product with such a cost. It also doesn't vacuum after a mopping session, or automatically empty into its charging station.
It's still an excellent choice for those with big homes, since the cleaning and mapping processes are quick and efficient. The app is simple to use, and you can set schedules. If you don't have an effective WI-FI connection, you can still control it with the remote, or with voice integrations with Alexa.
The Miele Scout RX3 Home Vision is expensive, but it offers many smart features that make up for the price. Its live home monitoring is great and it looks cool as well. It's a great option for those with young children and pets, as well as anyone who needs to monitor their house while they're away. The majority of people who own a robotic mop and vacuum are amazed at the difference their floors look after using them often.
Roborock S7 Max Ultra
The S7 Max Ultra, Roborock's new robot vacuum and mop combo self-empty ($1299 on Amazon), is a fantastic upgrade from the S6 and S7 models. It comes with a variety of great features, including aggressive mopping, a higher suction power (up to 5,100Pa as compared to the older models with 2,400Pa), and more. It also has precise lidar navigation, which functions like radar in 3D that is, it can detect things like baseboards, chair legs and furniture legs, and expertly maneuver around them. It can also create customized cleaning routines that you can initiate by tapping for example, an "After Meal mode" which systematically cleans and vacuums the kitchen floors.
This two-in-one features one unique feature not found in many other robots. VibraRise raises the mopping pad when it detects carpeting in order to keep the area rug from getting wet. It also makes mopping more efficient. It also has a special deep-cleaning mode that vacuums and mops carpets in a single pass cleaning more dust and dirt than mops that spin. The app can be used to schedule weekly cleanings, or to clean on demand.
The S7 Max Ultra is a excellent device for the purpose it was designed for, but it does have some disadvantages. The price is the biggest. It's the highest-priced robot vacuum and mop combo I've ever reviewed. Other issues aren't specific to this particular model but more typical of robotic vacuums in general that it is unable to handle large spills and sticky messes well.
The S7 Max Ultra is easy to setup: just connect it and sync it to your phone via Wi-Fi and start a cleaning run. Once you've completed that, you can alter its settings in the app, such as setting no-go zones and scheduling cleanings.
Its impressive ability to avoid obstacles is another big plus. In testing, it only got stuck twice in tight spaces, which is a lot superior to the S6 MaxV's three attempts and the X1 Omni's four attempts. The app allows you to mark an object as temporary obstruction, and the S7 Max Ultra ignores it when it comes to cleaning.
Narwal Freo
The Narwal Freo is a unique robot that blends mops and vacuums. It's also among the most affordable combination bots we've reviewed in our review. The Freo is a fantastic option for anyone in need of a combination cleaner. Its outstanding cleaning performance, as well its wide array of customization options, make it a great option. The lack of advanced obstacle-avoidance technology, as well as a sleek mobile application diminished our enthusiasm for the model.
The first step in getting the Freo up and running is a quick scan of your home that helps it map the area it will cover while cleaning. It takes around 30 seconds to complete this task. Once the Freo has a better idea of where everything is located, it will be capable of navigating more efficiently during subsequent cleanings.
Freo can also register a room for either dry vacuuming, or mopping. This enables it to be more efficient in switching between the two tasks. It's also smart enough to detect when its mop pads are dirty and then automatically return to the dock for a refill before heading back out to clean and wet hard surfaces.
The Freo's ability to vacuum and mop carpets is one of its strengths. The two mops pads automatically raise when the Freo comes into contact with carpet. This lets it use less energy and resources, while still getting rid of debris. It is also able to remove oatmeal and sand without having to do multiple passes with the vac/mop.
robotvacuummops tilted side brushes are based on street sweeper trucks and do a a nice job of pulling in and sweeping out dirt particles. The rounded body and high-end finish make the Freo an attractive appearance. You can interact with the robot by using an LCD touchscreen on its base station, however we prefered to control it using the app for smartphones.
The app has many options to modify the Freo's behavior, including schedules for busy rooms, spot cleanings, as well as an option to activate the parental lock. You can also select how long it takes the Freo to dry its mop pads and how often you want it to empty its dust bin. You can even specify an maximum size for the trash bin.